Viral post criticising Gujarati community abroad sparks debate on stereotyping and behaviour

A recent viral tweet criticising the behavior of Indian immigrants, particularly those from the Gujarati community, in the United States and Canada has ignited a debate on social media. The original post, shared by a Twitter user, accused a large number of ‘Gujjus’ of creating ‘havoc’ overseas and bringing ‘shame to India’ through their actions and lifestyle choices.

The tweet alleged that many Gujarati immigrants struggle with English, display loud and entitled behavior in public, cut lines, litter, and dress inappropriately. The user also recounted a specific incident involving a Gujarati family that reportedly held a noisy street-side wedding celebration in Canada, drawing widespread public attention and making international headlines.

It also sparked controversy due to its sweeping generalisations. “Of course, there are both good and bad people in all cultures,” the tweet stated, “but I am referring to a vast majority of Gujjus here.”

The user further claimed that such problematic incidents are ‘very rare’ among South Indian communities, prompting a wave of reactions.

Netizens react

Reactions to the post were sharply divided. Some users echoed the sentiment, agreeing that unruly public behavior by certain groups of Indian immigrants reflects poorly on the country as a whole.

“You cannot expect civilised behavior from uncouth people,” one user wrote, adding that while such individuals exist across India, there is a “greater preponderance amongst Gujjus and Punjabis.”

Others, however, strongly condemned the post as prejudiced and discriminatory. “I think this whole discussion is highly unwarranted,” another user responded. “To link anything to a particular community is not at all right. Some people may create nuisance but that